Articles for Marecia Damons

Five years later: Bester prison escape trial set for April 2027

Bester’s lawyers told the court they are struggling to get access to their client

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News | 28 August 2026

Judges grill Treasury on SRD grant

SCA judge questions whether “people without the means to even buy a cellphone” should have to apply online

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Law | 25 August 2026

Home or hospice: The debate over the closure of St Luke’s inpatient unit

While most people prefer to die at home, a minority desperately need specialist care that can only be provided in an institution

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Feature | 21 August 2026

Police torture case postponed after no-show by cop’s lawyer

The case of three police officers torturing Juma Igiraneza was again postponed, this time until 21 September for a trial date to be set

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Brief | 11 August 2026

SASSA Gold Card: 280,000 people still need to switch

Beneficiaries urged to get Postbank Black Card before 31 August deadline

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Brief | 29 July 2026

Four years ago their son was brought home dead in a police van. They want answers.

George and Sally van Rooyen say the justice system has failed them

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News | 25 July 2026

Minister promises shorter SASSA queues and R1.5-billion in savings

More workers, extended office operating hours, and 350,000 beneficiaries targeted for review

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Brief | 21 July 2026

Farmworkers fear eviction from Paarl wine estate

Fourteen families are at risk of losing the homes they have lived in for decades

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News | 15 July 2026

Public Protector tells City of Cape Town to fix services at Langa Flats and Khayelitsha

Constitutional obligations were not met, investigation finds

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News | 7 July 2026